1961 Ford Prefect vs. 1966 Ford Anglia
To start off, 1966 Ford Anglia is newer by 5 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1961 Ford Prefect. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1961 Ford Prefect would be higher. Both 1961 Ford Prefect and 1966 Ford Anglia are equipped with a 997 cc engine. In terms of performance, 1966 Ford Anglia (37 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 2 more horse power than 1961 Ford Prefect. (35 HP @ 5000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1966 Ford Anglia should accelerate faster than 1961 Ford Prefect. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1961 Ford Prefect weights approximately 40 kg more than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1961 Ford Prefect (71 Nm @ 2700 RPM) has 1 more torque (in Nm) than 1966 Ford Anglia. (70 Nm @ 2700 RPM). This means 1961 Ford Prefect will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1966 Ford Anglia.
Compare all specifications:
1961 Ford Prefect | 1966 Ford Anglia | |
Make | Ford | Ford |
Model | Prefect | Anglia |
Year Released | 1961 | 1966 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 997 cc | 997 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 35 HP | 37 HP |
Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 5000 RPM |
Torque | 71 Nm | 70 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2700 RPM | 2700 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 4 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 778 kg | 738 kg |
Vehicle Length | 3810 mm | 3910 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1550 mm | 1470 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1650 mm | 1450 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2220 mm | 2310 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 54 L | 45 L |